Total Crime Rate
83.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Prested Hall Cottages area has the 4th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Coggeshall , and the 111th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Braintree .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Prested Hall Cottages (CO5 9EG) in the last 12 months was 83.3 per 1,000 residents and was 79.4% higher than the Coggeshall average (46.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Prested Hall Cottages (CO5 9EG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New Lane, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Long Acres (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | New Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Acres | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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